Child Support Systems APD, Budget Review Specialist

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Support state child support systems modernization initiatives funded through federal financial participation .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $93,662 - $126,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of federal APD requirements and child support systems modernization, with strong skills in cost-benefit analysis, project management, and effective communication. Capable of coordinating complex reviews and approvals while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and standards.

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Federal APD RequirementsCost-Benefit AnalysisStreamlined Feasibility StudiesProject ManagementStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Cost-Benefit AnalysisStreamlined Feasibility StudiesProject ManagementSDLCRisk ManagementData ManagementAPD Reporting RequirementsBudget ReviewTechnical Feasibility AssessmentDocument Management

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsWritten Communication SkillsVerbal Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

DSTS SharePointAutomated Development Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

NACI (T1) Public Trust Requirement

Industry Keywords

Child Support SystemsFederal Financial ParticipationHHS PoliciesGSA StandardsOMB GuidelinesNIST StandardsFIPS StandardsPMBOKCMMIIEEE Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support state child support systems modernization initiatives funded through federal financial participation
Review and analyze Streamlined Feasibility Studies, Advance Planning Documents, and system modernization activities
Coordinate review and approval of Streamlined Feasibility Studies
Assess completeness, methodology, alternatives, risks, cost-benefit analysis, schedules, and technical, operational, and funding feasibility
Communicate with state project leaders during reviews
Consolidate review comments, document approval conditions, and manage follow-up with grantees and the federal program office
Ensure SFS documentation addresses Implementation APD requirements
Coordinate review and approval of Planning, Implementation, As Needed APDs, and Annual APDUs
Analyze lifecycle costs, contract tables, funding requests, cost allocation information, projected versus actual expenditures, unsupported costs, and procurement risks
Document issues affecting scope, schedule, cost, risk, security, or procurement and track corrective actions to resolution
Ensure prior approval conditions are met before approving FFP expenditures
Review APD budget and expenditure information against quarterly OCSE-396 forms
Review OAPD documents as needed
Coordinate with RFP reviewers, contract reviewers, and IV&V vendors
Draft final approval letters for OCSE Commissioner review and approval
Manage document retention in the DSTS SharePoint site
Collaborate with the Division of Regional Operations and other federal program staff
Assist with communications to the OCSE Commissioner regarding state SFS and APD statuses and issues
Assist with State Characteristics Matrix updates approximately every six months

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of related experience
No security clearance currently required; no clearance required to obtain
NACI (T1) public trust requirement
Demonstrated experience and extensive knowledge of federal APD requirements, including 45 CFR Part 95, 45 CFR 307, and the 2010 State Systems APD Guide
Practical knowledge of OCSE-396 APD reporting requirements, including coordinating APD and 396 expenditures
Knowledge of and experience with cost-benefit analysis
Experience performing Streamlined Feasibility Studies or the former 1993 Feasibility Study process
Experience with statewide child support automated system projects, including project management, risk management, SDLC choices, conversion, and data management
Knowledge of child support modern information technology alternatives
Practical experience with child support programs and statewide systems at the state and/or local level
Strong organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report development and communicating complex concepts simply
Understanding of HHS, GSA, OMB, NIST, and FIPS policies, standards, and guidelines for IT policies, standards, and operational processes
Knowledge of SDLC, release and configuration management, automated development tools, security risk assessments, test planning, independent testing, and vulnerability assessments
Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in project management, systems and software engineering, IT infrastructure, procurement, and acquisition, including PMBOK, CMMI, and IEEE standards
US citizenship is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions and company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Paid vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year
10 paid holidays per year
Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance